Réussissait (en. Succeeded)
/ʁe.ysi.sɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have success in a venture or action.
He always succeeded in his exams very easily.
Il réussissait toujours ses examens très facilement.
To reach a desired goal.
She succeeded in convincing all the group members.
Elle réussissait à convaincre tous les membres du groupe.
To produce a positive result.
The project he directed succeeded beyond his expectations.
Le projet qu'il dirigeait réussissait au-delà de ses attentes.
Etymology
From Latin 'realis facere', meaning 'to make real'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to succeed at something
to manage to obtain or accomplish something.
réussir à quelque chose
to succeed in life
to achieve one's goals or to grow personally and professionally.
réussir dans la vie
to succeed in an exam
to achieve a positive grade or the validation of a test.
réussir à un examen
Related Words
success
Success achieved after effort.
réussite
achiever
A person who manages to succeed.
réussisseur
succeeded
Who has had success or succeeded.
réussi
Slang Meanings
To achieve one's ends.
He did everything to succeed, and he succeeded like a pro.
Il a tout fait pour réussir, et il a réussi comme un chef.
To hit the jackpot.
This product really took off, it succeeded in skyrocketing sales.
Ce produit a vraiment pris, il a réussi à exploser les ventes.